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TALK ABOUT WHERE YOU WORK AND WHO YOU WORK FOR

 Talking about your workplace and employer is a fundamental communication skill in English. In this lesson, students will learn how to describe their jobs, workplaces, and who they work for. They will practice grammar structures such as the present simple, prepositions of place, and possessive forms. Additionally, they will expand their vocabulary with job-related terms and useful expressions for workplace discussions. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to confidently explain their job roles, describe their employers, and ask about others’ work.


GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple for Work Descriptions

  • Use the present simple to describe your job and where you work.
    Examples:
    • "I work for a big company."
    • "She works in a hospital."
    • "We work with children."

2. Prepositions of Place

  • Use prepositions to describe the location of your workplace.
    Examples:
    • "I work in an office."
    • "He works at a school."
    • "They work for a tech company."

3. Possessive Forms to Talk About Employers

  • Use possessive forms to describe relationships with employers or teams.
    Examples:
    • "My boss’s name is Mr. Johnson."
    • "Our company’s main office is downtown."

4. Wh-Questions

  • Use questions to ask about work.
    Examples:
    • "Where do you work?"
    • "Who do you work for?"
    • "What do you do?"

VOCABULARY

  1. Company: An organization that provides products or services.
    Example: "I work for a large company."

  2. Office: A place where people work, usually with desks and computers.
    Example: "My office is on the fifth floor."

  3. Boss: The person in charge of employees.
    Example: "My boss is very friendly."

  4. Team: A group of people who work together.
    Example: "I work with a small team of five people."

  5. Department: A section of a company that does specific work.
    Example: "I work in the marketing department."

  6. Colleague: A person you work with.
    Example: "My colleagues are very helpful."

  7. Shift: A period of work during the day or night.
    Example: "I work the morning shift."

  8. Employee: A person who works for a company.
    Example: "There are 50 employees in my company."

  9. Freelancer: A person who works independently, not for a company.
    Example: "I am a freelancer and work from home."

  10. Remote work: Working from a location outside of the office.
    Example: "Many people do remote work these days."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "I work for (company name)."
  • "I work in (place)."
  • "I am part of (team or department)."
  • "My job is to (responsibility)."
  • "My boss is (name or description)."
  • "Where do you work?"
  • "Who do you work for?"
  • "I work from home."
  • "I work full-time/part-time."
  • "I love my job because..."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "I work for a small family business."
  • "He works in the finance department."
  • "She works for an international company."

Negative Sentences

  • "I don’t work in an office."
  • "They don’t work on weekends."
  • "He doesn’t work for a big company."

Questions

  • "Where do you work?"
  • "Who do you work for?"
  • "Do you work full-time or part-time?"

Answers

  • "I work in a hospital."
  • "I work for a software company."
  • "I work full-time from Monday to Friday."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends meeting after a long time.

Anna: Hi, Sarah! Long time no see. Where do you work now?
Sarah: Hi, Anna! I work for a travel agency.
Anna: That sounds interesting! What do you do there?
Sarah: I’m a travel consultant. I help people plan their trips.
Anna: Nice! Do you like your job?
Sarah: Yes, I do. It’s exciting to talk to people about different destinations. What about you? Where do you work?
Anna: I work in a school. I’m a teacher.
Sarah: That’s great! Teaching must be rewarding.


READING

"Different Jobs, Different Workplaces"

People have many kinds of jobs, and they work in different places. Some people work in offices, like accountants, managers, and designers. They spend their day working on computers, writing reports, or attending meetings.

Others work in hospitals, such as doctors and nurses. They help people who are sick or need medical care.

Some jobs involve working outdoors. Farmers, construction workers, and delivery drivers work outside most of the time. Farmers grow crops and take care of animals, while construction workers build houses, bridges, and roads.

Today, many people also work remotely from home. This type of work has become popular because it saves time and money.

Every job is important, and people choose their jobs based on their interests, skills, and goals.


QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Q: Where do office workers usually work?
    A: Office workers usually work in offices.

  2. Q: Who helps sick people in hospitals?
    A: Doctors and nurses help sick people in hospitals.

  3. Q: What do farmers do?
    A: Farmers grow crops and take care of animals.

  4. Q: Why is remote work popular?
    A: Remote work is popular because it saves time and money.

  5. Q: What type of job involves working outdoors?
    A: Jobs like farming, construction, and delivery involve working outdoors.

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